Virgin of the Immaculate Conception — Attraction in Recoleta

Cerro San Cristobal is one of the most famous tourist spots in Santiago, Chile. When my mother decided to visit me during my days in Chile, this was the first place I thought about bringing her. I knew she would enjoy the amazing view overlooking Santiago, the Andes Mountains and the Cordillera de la Costa.

If you’re wondering was is that large hill that can be found in the middle of Santiago, that is the famous Cerro San Cristobal and the hill is important to many different people. For some, it is a religious pilgrimage place due to the 22 meter marble statue of Virgin Mary placed atop of a hill. For other, it is a amazing place to cycle and run and they use the hill’s open space to train and have fun. For me, this is a place to enjoy Santiago from the top and to take pictures...

A must-visit destination with stunning views of the city. However, visitors should be aware that the most accessible entrances can get extremely crowded.

At both the entrance and exit, long queues are common, which can be particularly challenging for families with young children or elderly visitors. To make the experience smoother, I highly recommend purchasing tickets online and arriving at least 30 minutes early to allow enough time to get to the top.

When it’s time to leave, consider walking down if possible—it’s often faster and provides a more...

Immaculate Conception, Roman Catholic dogma asserting that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was preserved free from the effects of the sin of Adam (usually referred to as “original sin”) from the first instant of her conception.

The statue was donated by France to Santiago.

The statue is believed to be a reproduction of the “Virgin of Rome” and was designed by Luigi Poletti and is a work by Giuseppe Obici.

The whole monument, including the pedestal, is 22 meters and thirty centimeters. It weighs...